Panasonic EY3544 - Manual (Page 5)

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to the open position until it clicks.
Blade clamp sleeve
Open position Close position
Insert the saw blade into the blade clamp
until the saw blade snaps in place and
clamp sleeve rotates. When the blade
clamp sleeve rotates, the saw blade is
fixed. Make sure that the saw blade is
firmly fixed and locked. If the blade clamp
does not lock properly, have the tool
serviced by a qualified repair personnel.
Blade
WARNING:
If you do not insert the saw blade
deep enough, the saw blade may
be ejected unexpectedly during
operation. This can be extremely
dangerous.
To remove the saw blade, rotate the
blade clamp sleeve in the direction
of the arrow (clockwise from the front
view) fully. The saw blade is removed
and the blade clamp sleeve is fixed at
the open position. Be careful when han-
dling hot blades after use.
Blade clamp sleeve
NOTE:
If you remove the saw blade without
rotating the blade clamp sleeve fully,
the sleeve may not be fixed. In this
case, rotate the blade clamp sleeve
fully, then make the sleeve fixed at
the open position.
Blade Clamp Maintenance
Always keep blade clamp sleeve clean
and dry after use.
Periodically lubricate blade clamp sleeve
with a dry lubricant. Using wet lubricant
may keep the dust and debris, and
causes malfunction of the blade clamp.
. OPERATION
Hold tool by the insulated grip-
ping surfaces when performing an
operation where the cutting tool
may contact hidden wiring.
Always wear safety goggles or
glasses with side shields.
Adjusting shoe
When the blade loses its cutting efficien-
cy in one place along its cutting edge,
reposition the shoe to utilize a sharp,
unused portion of its cutting edge. This
will help to lengthen the life of the blade.
To reposition the shoe, loosen the shoe
lock lever counter-clockwise and slide
the shoe forward or back to the desired
position. Then tighten the lever clock-
wise to firmly secure the shoe.
Shoe lock lever
Shoe
Switch action
CAUTION:
Before inserting the battery pack
into the tool, always check to see
that the trigger switch actuates
properly and returns to the “OFF”
position when released.
Switch lock lever
Trigger switch